As a foreigner doing business in Thailand, have you ever asked yourself, “What are the legal issues related to starting up a company here?” “What are the steps I need to take to fire and/or lay off staff?” “Can foreigners buy land?” “How does the Thailand Value Added Tax system work?”

If so, this book is your definitive and practical guide to weaving your way through what can be a complex system of laws and regulations for doing business in the Kingdom of Thailand. If you are periodically confronted with these and other questions concerning business law in Thailand, Doyle’s Practical Guide to Thailand Business Law is designed to answer these very questions in a user-friendly and concise way.

Author Michael Doyle is a well-known U.S. attorney and partner with the Bangkok-based law firm of Seri Manop & Doyle. He has been providing straightforward advice to local and international clients in Thailand since 1996. Mr. Doyle is fluent in both spoken and written Thai and is a frequent public speaker on legal issues related to doing business in Thailand. He has published over 50 articles in publications such as the Krungthep Turakij, Bangkok Post, The Nation and several trade journals.

“Invaluable insight for foreigners who want to understand business law in Thailand.” Kurt Wachtveitl, General Manager, The Oriental Hotel Bangkok

“This book will be a bible for all ‘entrepreneurs’ looking at doing business in Thailand.” Bill Heinecke, CEO, The Minor Group

“This book guides you through the legal minefield and is a handy reckoner for foreigners doing business in Thailand.” Expression Magazine

“...very useful and very practical for MNC businesses in Thailand and I will certainly recommend this to any expat executive.” Vorapak Tanyawong, Managing Director and Senior Country Officer, JPMorgan Securities (Thailand) Ltd.